Bradford County, Pennsylvania Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 41st-largest in Pennsylvania
The population of Bradford County, Pennsylvania is 59,971 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 41st-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $62,482, the median home value is $182,300, and the median age is 43.7.
The population of Bradford County has declined 4.8% since 2010 (62,731 → 59,699), a -0.35% annualized rate.
59,971
Population
-0.35%
Annual growth
52
People / sq mi
$62,482
Median Income
$182,300
Median Home Value
Bradford County covers 1,147 sq mi of land at 52.3 people per square mile.
About Bradford County, PA
Bradford County skews on age — the median resident is 43.7, older than the national median. Bradford County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 59,971. It ranks #41 among counties in Pennsylvania by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $62,482 — below the US median of $78,538. About 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $182,300, with typical rent around $868.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 21.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 7.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Bradford County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Bradford County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Bradford County had a population of 62,731 in 2010 and 59,699 in 2024, a -4.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 63,111 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.35%.
59,699
Population (2024)
62,731
Population (2010)
63,111
Peak (2011)
-0.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 62,731 |
| 2011 | 63,111 |
| 2012 | 63,005 |
| 2013 | 62,519 |
| 2014 | 61,957 |
| 2015 | 61,656 |
| 2016 | 61,103 |
| 2017 | 60,996 |
| 2018 | 60,858 |
| 2019 | 60,429 |
| 2020 | 59,958 |
| 2021 | 60,131 |
| 2022 | 59,800 |
| 2023 | 59,700 |
| 2024 | 59,699 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.7
Median Age
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Male
22.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.4% · Seniors (65+): 22.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $62,482$-13,599 vs state |
| Mean household income | $84,646 |
| Per-capita income | $35,298 |
| Poverty rate | 9.5%+1.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Bradford County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
4.5%
Carpool
79.0%
Public transit
7.1%
Work from home
24.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$182,300$-58,200 vs state
Median home value
$868
Median rent
72.3%
Homeownership rate
29,421
Total housing units
83.2%
Occupied
16.8%
Vacant
27.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.3%
With health insurance
90.7%
With broadband internet
25.7%
Foreign-born
8.6%
Veterans (18+)
14.5%
With a disability
97.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.1%
High School+
21.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bradford County, Pennsylvania has a population of 59,971 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 41st-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 52 people per square mile.
The population of Bradford County has declined 4.8% since 2010 (62,731 → 59,699), a -0.35% annualized rate.
The median household income in Bradford County, Pennsylvania is $62,482, with mean (average) household income of $84,646 and per-capita income of $35,298. 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Bradford County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.1%), Black or African American (1.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Bradford County, Pennsylvania is 43.7 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.
The median home value in Bradford County is $182,300 and median monthly rent is $868. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 29,421 total housing units, 16.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Bradford County, Pennsylvania is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Bradford County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.
Bradford County, PA Climate
Bradford County, PA has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F) and receives about 913 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
8.3°C
Avg Temp
913
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 23° | 55 mm |
| February | -4° / 25° | 56 mm |
| March | 1° / 34° | 68 mm |
| April | 7° / 45° | 79 mm |
| May | 13° / 56° | 87 mm |
| June | 18° / 65° | 100 mm |
| July | 21° / 69° | 86 mm |
| August | 20° / 68° | 79 mm |
| September | 16° / 60° | 86 mm |
| October | 10° / 49° | 73 mm |
| November | 4° / 39° | 79 mm |
| December | -2° / 29° | 65 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bradford County, PA
The most comfortable months to visit Bradford County, PA are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near -10°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.